November 25, 2018
November 25, 2018
We'll always remember the fun day we had together at the farm. We wish there could be more.
With great sadness, we say farewell to Martin (Ben) Benetello, who passed suddenly and tragically at the age of 55, on October 10, 2018. Born October 31, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario, he came into and left this world a pure hearted and loving soul.
Martin was son to the late Dante Benetello and Connie Benetello, and brother to Louise (Rino), Dolores (Randy), and Jerry (Paula).
He was a dedicated father to his dear daughter Summer, and a devoted life partner to Maha El-Gazzar, and her children Shireef, Amir and Saleema.
Martin will also be remembered dearly by his nieces, nephews and friends.
Martin cherished the simple but special moments with his loved ones, and his quiet but unyielding passion for those he shared his life with will be greatly missed.
Martin’s compassion towards animals was extraordinary, and to honour this, we request that donations in his name be directed to animal rescue organizations that provide love, care and attention to neglected or abused animals.
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November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018
You will be especially in your loved ones' hearts and minds today on Remembrance Day and for every Remembrance Day to come.
There are too may wonderful, beautiful moments to remember, my sweet Ben, as the rush of sadness and the feeling of the most tremendous loss I have ever experienced overtakes my heart and soul.
Rest in peace my angel.
There are too may wonderful, beautiful moments to remember, my sweet Ben, as the rush of sadness and the feeling of the most tremendous loss I have ever experienced overtakes my heart and soul.
Rest in peace my angel.
November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018
Forever and always in our hearts, I will miss you greatly.
November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018
You were and will always be my angel.
November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018
We miss you Ben. Our time with you was short but so sweet.
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November 25, 2018
November 25, 2018
We'll always remember the fun day we had together at the farm. We wish there could be more.
November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018
You will be especially in your loved ones' hearts and minds today on Remembrance Day and for every Remembrance Day to come.
There are too may wonderful, beautiful moments to remember, my sweet Ben, as the rush of sadness and the feeling of the most tremendous loss I have ever experienced overtakes my heart and soul.
Rest in peace my angel.
There are too may wonderful, beautiful moments to remember, my sweet Ben, as the rush of sadness and the feeling of the most tremendous loss I have ever experienced overtakes my heart and soul.
Rest in peace my angel.
November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018
Forever and always in our hearts, I will miss you greatly.
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Our last ride
A moment of tranquility on his last day
Until we play again...
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A Heartwarming and funny story
November 11, 2018
Dearest Ben (Martin),
What an impact you have had on everyone's life you touched and on the people who were fortunate enough to have met a man with a heart as pure as yours.
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I have a story to share with everyone.
Sometime during our first month together as a couple, we stood outside one warm summer night under the light of a streetlamp. As we stood together, Martin's eye caught something and he quickly jumped. His look was one of panic and distress. Looking across the road he thought he saw a rabbit struck in the middle of the road.
He took my hand and we were suddenly running across the quiet road towards the distressed "animal". When we got closer, it became clear that what we were running to rescue was a white plastic shopping bag.
We laughed together and as we did I saw the look of pure relief on this compassionate man's face. That day I knew I was in the presence of a true angel.
So Sorry for your loss
November 10, 2018
Dear Maha,
I'm very sorry for your loss of Martin. He was our best man at our wedding and previously married to my sister Tina for many years. We were heart broken to hear of this tragedy. Martin was a kind gentle heart who loved animals. We all shared this same passion in life. I hope you and your family can heal in time. I appreciate you putting up this site, so that we could see his recent picture. I wish you and your children all the best and prayers. We are lost for words. Time will heal the pain.
November 10, 2018
Saleema and I write in our journals together to keep you close to our hearts. Some of her beautiful thoughts.